May 01, 2014

    Fundamental Freedoms

    Grade Level:

    Middle/High


    Overview:

    This lesson uses three Supreme Court cases to illustrate the difficulty in balancing our rights as citizens with the authority of a governmental body. Students will learn what our rights are, where they come from, and how far they extend.

     

    Time needed:

    1 hour

     

    Materials required:

    Fundamental Freedoms Lesson Plan

     

    National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, Council for the Social Studies:

    Theme 6: Power, Authority, and Governance

    Theme 10: Civic Ideals and Practices